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Solar output in European countries boosted by up to 17% on hot days, helping to meet higher power demand from heatwaves

Stuart Mitchell

New analysis from Ember reveals that solar output in European countries rose by up to 17% on heatwave days in June and July. This helped power the grid as electricity demand jumped by as much as a quarter on hot days. The analysis examines the impact of heatwaves on some of the power systems mostly affected. During the late-June and July heatwaves, daily electricity demand rose by up to 28% in Italy, 23% in Hungary, 14% in France and 13% in Spain compared with pre-heatwave days. As heatwave-driven demand increased,…

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For the first time, wind and solar generated more electricity than gas worldwide in April 2026

Stuart Mitchell

Wind and solar generated more electricity than gas globally for the first month ever in April 2026, according to data analysed by global energy think tank Ember. Together, wind and solar generated 22% of global electricity in April 2026, compared with 20% from gas. The milestone occurred during the first full month of the latest global energy crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East, highlighting how rapidly growing wind and solar generation is reshaping the global power mix even amid fossil fuel market volatility. Wind and solar produced…

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Wind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in the EU for the first time in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Wind and solar generated more EU electricity than fossil fuels in 2025, according to the European Electricity Review published today by think tank Ember. Wind and solar generated a record 30% of EU power, ahead of fossil fuels at 29%. “This milestone moment shows just how rapidly the EU is moving towards a power system backed by wind and solar,” said report author Dr. Beatrice Petrovich. “As fossil fuel dependencies feed instability on the global stage, the stakes of transitioning to clean energy are clearer than ever.” The European Electricity…

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Solar and wind met all electricity demand growth, leading to a slight fall in fossil fuel generation

Stuart Mitchell

Solar and wind outpaced the growth in global electricity demand in the first half of 2025, resulting in a very small decline in both coal and gas, compared to the same period last year. New analysis from Ember shows that record solar growth and steady wind expansion are reshaping the global power mix, as renewables overtake coal for the first time on record. “We are seeing the first signs of a crucial turning point,” said Małgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, Senior Electricity Analyst at Ember. “Solar and wind are now growing fast enough…

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Two years since COP28 tripling pledge, global 2030 renewable targets up by just 2%

Stuart Mitchell

A new analysis by global energy think tank Ember reveals that, two years after the COP28 agreement to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030, national targets have barely made progress — with the total global ambition increasing by just 2% since the agreement. This gap between global ambition and national planning risks undermining not only climate progress but also energy security and economic resilience of countries. National renewable energy targets collectively now add up to 7.4 terawatts (TW) for 2030 — just over double the 3.4 TW installed in…

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